17.108.030 Application filing, processing, and review.
A. Application Filing. An application for a director’s action shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.104 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the department handout for director’s action applications, together with the required fee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Section 17.108.040 (Required Findings).
B. Application Review. Each application for a director’s action shall be reviewed to ensure that the application is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and applicable development standards and regulations of these zoning regulations, and any adopted design guidelines and policies that may apply.
1. A director’s action is initiated when the department receives a complete application package, including the required information and materials specified in the department handout and any additional information required to conduct a thorough review of the proposed project or request.
2. Upon receipt of a complete application, the director shall review the location, design, configuration, and the effect of the proposed project or action on adjacent properties, streets, and alleys by comparing the application materials to applicable standards in these zoning regulations and determining whether the findings required in Section 17.108.040 (Required Findings) can be made.
3. Within thirty days after the director’s action application has been deemed complete, the director shall either approve or deny the application and, if approved, may impose conditions deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare and ensure compliance with this chapter and all applicable city regulations and policies.
C. On-Site Inspection. An application for a director’s action may require that the director perform an on-site inspection of the subject parcel before confirming that the request complies with all of the applicable criteria and provisions identified in this chapter. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)